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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.74, 2,525.42 and 451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.74, 2,525.42 and 451.24 is: 676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.74 : 2,525.42 = 451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.74/2,525.42 = 451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.74x = 2,525.42 × 451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.74x = 1,139,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,570.52/1,683.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.81

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